Freelance Chadian Arabic Interpreter and Translator

About the role

Chadian Arabic, also called Shuwa Arabic, is the main lingua franca of Chad and is spoken in Darfur, northern Cameroon and north-east Nigeria. It differs considerably from Modern Standard Arabic and from other dialects, and its speakers often also speak French and one or more local languages such as Zaghawa, Masalit or Sara.

Assignments include asylum interviews, tribunal hearings, solicitor meetings and health appointments. Documents from Chad are usually in French or Standard Arabic.

What you will do

• Interpret in Chadian Arabic, checking local terms and confirming whether the client prefers French for some topics.
• Translate Chadian statements and documents from Arabic or French into English, where qualified.
• Interpret accurately and impartially, following the professional code of conduct and keeping all information confidential.
• Research subject-specific vocabulary before assignments, particularly for medical and legal bookings.
• Work remotely by video or telephone, or on site at the client's premises, arriving prepared and on time.
• Transcribe and translate audio and video recordings, such as interviews and calls, if you have the skills for transcription work.

What we are looking for

• Native or near-native fluency in Chadian Arabic and English.
• A recognised interpreting or translation qualification, such as the DPSI or DPI, or equivalent experience. Membership of CIOL, ITI or NRPSI is welcome but not required.
• French is a strong advantage; Zaghawa, Masalit or Sudanese Arabic is welcome.
• A current DBS check, or willingness to obtain one, for assignments that require it.
• The right to work in the UK for on-site UK assignments.
• A dependable internet connection and a confidential space for remote interpreting.

What we offer

• Flexible freelance work that fits around your schedule.
• A mix of remote (video and telephone) and on-site assignments.
• Fair pay for your expertise and time.
• Professional development to keep your skills current.
• A supportive operations team to help with bookings and questions.
• Varied work across sectors, from healthcare and law to government and business.

Chadian Arabic work with SILA Linguists®

SILA Linguists® is a language services company providing interpreting, translation and transcription across the UK, North America, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, in more than 350 languages and dialects. As a Chadian Arabic linguist with us, you can take on the full range of work we offer in Chadian Arabic:

• Chadian Arabic interpreting of every type: face-to-face, telephone (OPI) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, video (VRI) through the SILA Linguists® app or the client's platform, consecutive, simultaneous, conference and remote simultaneous (RSI), community and escort interpreting.
• Chadian Arabic translation of documents into and out of English, from letters, medical reports and school records to contracts, research and websites.
• Certified Chadian Arabic translation with a signed statement of accuracy, accepted by UK authorities such as courts, the Home Office, universities and employers.
• Chadian Arabic transcription of audio and video recordings, with time stamps, translation of the transcript and subtitling.

Our vetted, trained and qualified linguists work in legal, police and court settings, immigration and asylum matters, NHS and private healthcare, social care, schools and universities, charities and business. Every assignment is covered by confidentiality agreements and UK GDPR.

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